Wailua Falls, Wailua River, Kauai, Hawaii

Wailua
Falls is a 113-foot waterfall located near Lihue (Kauai, Hawaii) that feeds
into the Wailua River. The waterfall is prominently featured on the opening
credits of the television show Fantasy Island.

There are
paths to the bottom of the falls, but it can be muddy, slippery and dangerous.
The "trail" further from the parking lot is less steep than the
closer one. Some hikers have strung ropes along the paths, but officials come
by every so often and cut them. In ancient times, Hawaiian men would jump from
the top of the falls to prove their manhood. And people still leap off, though
it is dangerous and illegal. The pool is great swimming, but currents close to
the waterfall are very dangerous. Sources